For over 5,000 years, many different cultures have used healing plant oils for a variety of health conditions. Whether used for relaxation, beauty care, home cleaning, or as natural remedies, essential oils carry the pure power of the plant. Using essential oils for healing purposes is often called aromatherapy which is a holistic treatment seeking to improve physical, mental, and emotional health. Today I am going to share my 3 favorite diffuser recipes and other ways to use essential oils.
When I went for an assignment to China, I found out that diffusers on your office desk are very common. That’s why I went to a Japanese-inspired lifestyle goods store MINISO and bought one of my own. Read my earlier post “3 must-know brands for lifestyle accessories lovers”. I brought my essential oil diffuser back to Switzerland and since then I keep experimenting with different oil blends. Even when writing this blog post, I had a few drops of eucalyptus)) So, here are 3 favorite diffuser recipes:
Sunday’s best
On Sundays I love diffusing citrus blends. It makes me feel happier! Try this one:
- 1 drop of lemon essential oil
- 1 drop of lime essential oil
- 1 drop of orange essential oil
Soothing calm
- 2 drops of lavender essential oil
- 1 drop of peppermint essential oil
Lavender has calming and relaxing properties that promote peaceful sleep and ease feelings of tension.
Peppermint is a hybrid of watermint and spearmint and is favored by aromatherapists for its high menthol quantity. Peppermint helps promote feelings of calmness.
Deep Cleanse
- 1 drop of tea tree essential oil
- 1 drop of lavender essential oil
- 1 drop of peppermint essential oil
Tea tree oil will help reduce inflammation and enhance healing. It has antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-oxidant qualities and it is commonly used to treat acne, athlete’s foot, and other health conditions.
Other ways to use essential oils:
Relax in a treatment bath by adding 4 drops to one cup of Epsom Salt. Add to running water and relax.
For a good night’s sleep, rub a drop on the soles of your feet. Also, mix a few drops with distilled water in a spray bottle to make a calming pillow mist.
Create an easy at-home spa treatment by adding a few drops to your favorite lotion or shampoo.
Make a DIY body scrub by combining sugar, coconut oil, and 5 drops of essential oil of choice.
